Benjamin Watson (BBA ‘03), Pro Football Player and Author

Benjamin Watson (BBA ’03) is a tight end for the Baltimore Ravens as well as an author, commentator and co-founder of the nonprofit organization One More. A former UGA football standout, he was picked in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. He won a Super Bowl ring in his rookie season and has played for four different NFL franchises.

In addition, Watson serves on the Executive Committee of the NFL Players Association and is an NFL Spokesman for the All Pro Dad Campaign. In 2015, he published his first book, “Under Our Skin: Getting Real About Race – And Getting Free From The Fears and Frustrations That Divide Us.” He and his wife, Kristen Vaughn Watson (BBA ’03 and LLSP '03), have four children.